Earth Day is the singular global day of observation in a unifying theme. No other day, holiday, celebration, unifies the world with a true commonality as much as Earth Day. Not even Christmas Day is a unifying theme world-wide. Few religions, other than Christianity celebrate Christmas. True, Earth Day does
April 4, 2018 Dear editor; Here is an open letter to Richard Irvin, mayor, of Aurora, from the Tuesday Garden Club of Aurora: For the past 82 years, the Tuesday Garden Club of Aurora has focused its efforts on the education and promotion of the love of gardening, floral design,
April 6, 2018 Dear editor; The headline in the April 5 issue of The Voice: “Representative Kifowit seeks to augment sexual education” which translated means enlarge the how to sin carefully curricula for the over-flowing pool of unqualified college graduates who need a job. Lacking the qualifications to teach math,
Grandpa, Four years ago, I got out of prison. I did 17.5 years for holding up a small neighborhood grocery store. I only got $(XX) dollars from them. I used a handgun and am now so grateful I did not pull the trigger. Nearly 22 years after the crime, I
March 23, 2018 Dear editor; I was appalled, shocked, and angered by the March 1 article in The Voice by Mr. John W. Whitehead, a regular columnist “U.S. gun violence spawned by military culture, warfare.” His article was an affront to everyone who ever served in our military, including me.
February 19, 2018 Dear editor; Sorry, but I don’t listen to anti-gun lectures from those who think it’s OK to kill a baby. Challenge the gun robbers on the issue of killing babies and they dummy up. The right to life organizations should be surveying every anti-gun group or protest
March 12, 2018 Dear editor; I have been an Aurora resident for close to 30 years. Since 2003 I have been actively involved with Illinois election integrity issues. I currently serve as chairman of the Kane County Chapter of the nonpartisan Illinois Ballot Integrity Project (www.ballot-integrity.org). Aurora is fortunate to
March 11, 2018 Dear editor; I was skeptical about the effort to get rid of the Aurora Election Commission until I saw a comparative cost study that showed how much less it costs the Kane County Clerk’s office to run elections, than it does the Aurora Election Commission. The cost
By Charlene Coulombe-Fiore, Oswego I would like to ask for support to vote for Dan Koukol, for Kendall County Board District 2. I have known Dan, since I started in 2009 working for the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation as the executive director. I was extremely impressed, not only with his
February 26, 2018 Dear editor; Sierra Club Valley of the Fox group made two endorsements for the Illinois primary March 20. We endorse Daniel Biss for Illinois governor and Matt Brolley for Congress in the 14th District. Daniel Biss is the bold leader Illinois needs at this crucial time, with
March 1, 2018 Dear editor; It has been well reported that the Republican chair of the Kane County Board, Chris Lauzen, has targeted three Democratic incumbents with Democratic primary challengers chosen by him and his fellow Republicans. According to news sources, only one of Lauzen’s chosen candidates has a Democratic
Grandpa, I am a member of my senior class committee to recommend individuals to speak at our graduation. I want to nominate you. How much do you charge for a speaking engagement? Could you speak to our class about what it takes to be a success in life? How would
By Richard C. Irvin Mayor of Aurora – To Aurora residents: At this point one year ago, my life was very different. I was campaigning to be the mayor of Aurora, and anxiously awaiting the results of the primary election. This year, as I prepare to close out my first year
February 16, 2018 Dear editor; Carol: “Be kind” is not a fact, maybe a hopeful compassion is not facts, Reader’s Voice February 15. Carol: “Be kind” is not a fact, maybe a hopeful dream. The Voice Question of the Week produced five opinions, no facts. Dr. Paul Cameron has spent
February 20, 2018 Dear editor; March 20 Aurora voters in Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties will see the question, “Shall the city election law be rejected?” on the ballot. This question pertains to the Aurora Election Commission, which was established by referendum in 1934 for the sole purpose of running
As Aurora residents and representatives for city residents, we urge our neighbors and, constituents to consider the full impact of closing the Aurora Election Commission. The referendum on the March 20 ballot asks, “Shall the City Election Law be Rejected?” A vote of yes, will result in a savings to
February 13, 2018 Dear editor; Aurora taxpayers and voters are paying more dollars for fewer services, compared to other communities, and the continued existence of the Aurora Election Commission is the reason. Most Illinois communities, such as our neighbors in Montgomery or North Aurora, receive their election-related services from their
